gymnast

noun

gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
: a person trained in gymnastics

Examples of gymnast in a Sentence

the years of training required to become a champion gymnast
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However, she was eventually paired with Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik for Season 33. Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Three-time Olympic medalist Oregon State’s Jade Carey qualified to compete as the top all-around gymnast from her respective region. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The level 9 gymnast also holds the school record in the 400-meter hurdles at Spellman. Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025 Van Lith joins a roster of athletes-turned-models, including gymnasts Jordan Chiles and Suni Lee, Paralympian Ali Truwit, track stars Anna Hall and Gabby Thomas, surfer Caroline Marks and golfer Nelly Korda. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gymnast

Word History

Etymology

Middle French gymnaste, from Greek gymnastēs trainer, from gymnazein

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gymnast was in 1594

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“Gymnast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gymnast. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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gymnast

noun
gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
: a person who is skilled in gymnastics

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